Arava – Leflunomide Tablets

Uses:

Aventis Leflunomide is used for treating rheumatoid arthritis by reducing signs and symptoms, improving physical function, and preventing the development of structural damage to the joints.

Side Effects :

• diarrhea;
• nausea, upset stomach;
• abnormal liver function tests;
• headache;
• cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat;
• rash; or
• thinning hair.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

• fever, swollen glands, body aches, flu symptoms;
• pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding;
• numbness, tingling, or burning pain in your hands or feet;
• upper stomach pain, loss of appetite, dark urine, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
• new or worsening cough with fever, trouble breathing; or
• severe skin reaction, fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain, followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.